Backpacks and back-to-school bash, Uniacke Square

As many parents can tell you, shopping for back-to-school can blow a hole in any budget.

But, what if you’re a single parent, juggling expenses and trying to raise four or five kids? The expense of back-to-school can be a nightmare.

So, The Salvation Army recently celebrated back-to-school with a children’s carnival and distribution of backpacks and school supplies at its ‘Open Arms’ location in Uniacke Square.

Imagine the relief and the excitement of both kids and parents when that burden is lifted. You don’t have to imagine – visit our web photo album below left and the video HERE.

In a community-partnership spearheaded by Linda Elliott of Investors Group, over 70 backpacks and hundreds of dollars of school supplies were provided.

Bonnie Hill, Salvation Army program coordinator for Uniacke Square was grateful. “These school supplies went to single-parent families with limited budgets and multiple children. It was a huge boost to these families.”

“It was a very emotional experience,” says Linda Elliott. Her angel-partners, Maureen Beattie and Marla MacDonald were inspired by the atmosphere of Open Arms and the spirit of the kids.

Uniacke Square is a vibrant and close-knit community. They care about their kids deeply. It’s just that a “hand-up” and not a “hand-out” can make a huge difference in a kid’s life at critical times like the start of a school year.

We’re looking to grow partnerships like this one, to make an even a bigger difference next year. To find how you can help, contact Linda Elliott at:
linda.elliott@investorsgroup.com 902-423-8294 X246